Save Our Swords UK
We the undersigned declare our united opposition to the British Government's recent proposals for an outright ban on the sale of swords in Britain and the carrying of swords in public places.We believ... continue reading »
"I think its wrong to decide whats best for a country based on a few isolated cases, and what about the people who use these sword for things like martial arts? some have been dedicated to martial arts that require sword for their entire lives, and this wo"
"je suis contre le gouvernement et son arrкtez"
"Criminals will continue to use swords if they are banned, after all they are using them for more serious illegal purposes anyway, why should a ban stop them. Banning swords will only affect those who own and use them for legitimate purposes."
"Banning guns has not stopped gun crime; banning dangerous dogs has not stopped dog attacks; banning swords will not prevent their use by criminals - this is yet another measure to show that MPs are "doing something" that will do nothing to protect the pub"
"This banning of swords is totally crackers, if we were living back in the middle ages it might be understandable!! This is typical nanny state rubbish driven by a fear of litigation. Thousands of people are killed by idiots in cars every year - when are c"
"to even consider placing people who teach the art of non violence, respect for others and the removal of anger from our society through the use of discipline and respect using the sword as a focul point with the yobs who carry wepons purely to carry out v"
"Dreadful trampling on civil liberties and cultural intolerance"
"I agree with banning of ornamentals, but not for Trained Martial artists"
"I believe we have an obligation to keep the samurai spirit alive!!"
"I am a seller of hand forged swords"
"Do not ban swords, Do not licence swords. Just deal HARSHLY with people who use them to commit violent crimes"
"Samurai swords have killed...1 man in the last year, maybe. How many pocket knives have killed or injured people this SUMMER? much more. And martial artists dont practise with pen knives. Perhaps you should ban FAKE high street Katana's, at the most. But "
"More people are injured in crime commited in cars than with swords is the Govt going ban motorised transport?"
"u must be joking with all the other weapons of choice for hooligans why dont you try banning beer bottles"
